Native American Powwows: Stories Through Art

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1. Although not a traditional Native American dance, what song is usually played as a separate event at inter-tribal powwows before the beginning of the powwow? The Gourd Dance Spirit Dance The Dome Dance Dance of Kinship

2. What is the name of the dance where traditionally all the dancers are brought into the arena? The Grand Entry The Flag Dance Fancy Dance The Jingle Dance

3. Probably the most famous of all Native American dances, what dance is distinguished by its use of beautiful and intricate regalia and patterns? The Jingle Dance The Buffalo Dance The Ghost Dance The Fancy Dance

4. Before starting the song on a Native American drum, it is traditional to pass what object around the drum (with some being placed on the drum itself)? Tobacco Pebbles Leaves Strands of Hair

5. Although some Native American songs have men and women dancing in them together, both of sexes have their own songs, one of them being the Jingle Dance. Do woman or men traditionally dance to the Jingle Dance? Answer: (Men or Women?)

6. Which of these is not commonly an item associated with a traditional women's dance of the Native Americans? Feathered Fan Beaded Outfit Arrow Shawl

7. When walking around the arena in which a powwow is taking place, in which direction should you walk around the arena? Any Which Way Counter-Clockwise Clock-wise Straight Across

8. Which one of these is not a type of dance specifically for men in a powwow? Buckskin Dance Grass Dance Straight Dance Traditional Dance

9. In the dress of the Grass Dance, what is the only type of feather that is allowed on the regalia? Hawk Crow Roach Eagle

10. What is the primary instrument that is played during North American powwows? Answer: (One Word)